Soul Food

While in the transitional pattern of the season, this winter in Chicago has given us a reality check; it keeps us alert to the present, anticipating the future, and maintaining wisdom to make the necessary adjustments – as needed.

This is the time to make the necessary adjustments to our reading; and I would encourage you to consider the book of Acts for the purpose of insight, understanding, growth, and productivity.

Let us continue to distinguish ourselves by sharping our observational skills with a sense of excellence and disciplining ourselves by showing due-diligence by going deeper into the word of God.

We can keep the pattern consistent by designating a specific time and place to read, observe, and learn.

Let us distinguish ourselves by placing a great emphasis on reading thoroughly, memorizing carefully, practicing intentionally, obeying willingly, and living wisely – especially as the day grows closer for our Lord’s inevitable return.

Consider these leading questions:

According to vs. 1-2,how were Barnabas and Paul paired for ministry?

According to vs. 5-12, who was also with Paul and Barnabas; and what was their first challenge?

According to the warning shared with those in the synagogue in verses 36-43,what was the favorable response of many of the hearers?

What made the Gentiles happy and glorifying God?

According to vs. 50-52,what was the response to Paul and Barnabas by the Jews?

Don’t forget to memorize at least three verses and be willing to share with us during morning worship

In Gods creative wisdom in doing things, there is a time for everything; changes in days, months, years, and even seasons. He has also enabled us to make adjustments in things we do to keep things fresh, functional, and productive.

It is time again to change the attention of our reading, and I would encourage you to consider the book of:

Let us distinguish ourselves by sharpening our observational skills with a sense of excellence and disciplining ourselves by showing due-diligence by going deeper into the word of God.

We can keep the pattern consistent by designating a specific time and place to read, observe, and learn.

Let us distinguish ourselves by placing a great emphasis on reading thoroughly, memorizing carefully, practicing intentionally, obeying willingly, and living wisely – especially as the day grows closer for our Lord’s inevitable return.

Consider these leading questions:

According to Acts 2:14-21:Why was Peter quoting the book of Joel?

Looking closely at Acts 2:1-4:list five significant things that happened to those who were present?

According to Acts 2:41-45:What was the impact of Peter’s address to the bewildered crowd who heard the speaking of tongues in their language and believed the message?

According to Acts 2:22 & 23:What did Perter accuse his attentive audience of doing?

According to Acts 2:12 & 13:What were the three responses of those who witnessed the tongues that were given?

Don’t forget to memorize at least three verses and be willing to share with us during morning worship